Oregon Tight End Zach Grace Commits to LSU via Transfer Portal
The blocking-first H-back brings two years of eligibility to bolster depth in Lane Kiffin’s portal-focused roster build.
Overview
- On3’s Hayes Fawcett first reported Grace’s commitment to the Tigers on Jan. 15.
- Grace appeared in all 14 games for Oregon in 2025 as the Ducks reached the College Football Playoff semifinal.
- He worked primarily as a tight end, H-back, and fullback with regular special-teams snaps and no recorded receptions.
- Pro Football Focus credited him with a 74.0 pass-blocking grade on 41 offensive snaps in 2024, and separate reports list 60 offensive snaps with a 56.8 offensive grade in 2025.
- He joins an LSU tight end group featuring Trey’Dez Green and Pitt transfer Malachi Thomas within a portal haul that also includes quarterbacks Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet, and Landen Clark, plus additions Jayce Brown and Jordan Ross.